Disney has built humanoid 'stuntbots' to take over from actors during dangerous stunts

Walt Disney Studios is developing humanoid robots to serve as stunt doubles in some of its latest blockbusters, which include the likes of Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar. Known as'stuntbots', the robots could also be used in live theatre shows at Walt Disney owned theme parks and resorts. Stuntronics are autonomous, self-correcting aerial performers capable of making on-the-go corrections during high-flying stunts to ensure they also land safely. The latest robots are being developed by Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development in Los Angeles, California. Walt Disney Studios creates cinematic wonders such as Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar and uses a mixture of human actors, stunt doubles and CGI to bring them to life.